Today’s Apps Gone Free: Galaxy Trucker, DayRate, How to Tie Knots 3D and More

Become the best trucker in the galaxy, convert currencies, and learn to tie knots with today’s collection of apps and games.

All app prices are subject to change at any time and without notice regardless of stated free duration. Price changes are solely under the control of the developers.

iPhone:

Galaxy Trucker Pocket ($4.99 → Free, 115.5 MB): Be the trucker with the most comic credits in Galaxy Trucker. Fans of board games.

Galaxy Trucker Pocket is a faithful adaptation of the award-winning original board game. The object of the game is to build a space ship from sewer pipes and pilot it across the galaxy. The journey won’t be easy, however, as you’ll have to dodge meteors and fend off bad guys. The player with the most cosmic credits at the end wins. A full tutorial is available for those new to the game. Galaxy Trucker Pocket also includes local and online multiplayer.

Galaxy Trucker Pocket is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 306 ratings.

Universal:

How to Tie Knots 3D ($1.99 → Free, 98.1 MB): Learn how to tie more than 55 essential knots with this reference app. Whether you fish, climb, or just need to get some work done around the house, you’ll find this app coming in handy at some point.

You’re able to browse through the knots by category or search for something specific. Each knot includes a difficulty rating, a description, and step-by-step instructions accompanied by 3-D animations. You’re able to share knots via Facebook or Twitter, and leave a comment and a rating. The app also includes the ability to favorite knots and adjust the animation speed.

How to Tie Knots 3D is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 2068 ratings.

DayRate Pro – Currency Convert ($0.99 → Free, 13.1 MB): Convert currencies with DayRate. Those who deal with foreign currency.

DayRate is fast and convenient. You’re able to choose from over 160 world currencies and organize them as you see fit. Enter a value for the base currency and all of the other currencies you have chosen will be converted. The app also includes background rate updates, a built-in calculator, and historical charts.

DayRate Pro – Currency Convert is available for free for a limited time. It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 5 ratings.

Learn Portuguese – MosaLingua ($4.99 → Free, 44.6 MB): Learn Portuguese in no time with this language app. Everyone from students to frequent travelers.

MosaLingua will help you memorize thousands of Portuguese vocabulary words, key phrases, and conjugations in no time. All it takes is five minutes each day for two months and you will have memorized 600 words and key phrases. Nothing to it, right? The app utilizes a flashcard system with audio pronunciations by native Portuguese speakers. MosaLingua includes more than 3,000 flash cards, 14 categories, more than 100 subcategories, and the ability to unlock fun bonus content.

Learn Portuguese – MosaLingua is available for free for a limited time. It has a 5-star rating with a total of 28 ratings.

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